Daytona Beach, Florida, United States of America2026-02-27 to 2026-03-08
About This Event
Held since 1937 across Daytona Beach — originating with the first Daytona 200 motorcycle race on a beach and road course, promoted by Bill France Sr. after 1947. Ten days of racing at Daytona International Speedway's 31-degree-banked tri-oval, vendor villages, demo rides, concerts and nightly Main Street gatherings through the city's beachfront district.
What to Expect
85th anniversary celebration marking over eight decades of motorcycle rally tradition
DAYTONA Supercross — Florida's only supercross event in 2026
84th running of the DAYTONA 200 with $250,000 purse and $50,000 winner payout
Mission King of the Baggers season opener featuring Road Glides vs. Indian Challengers
DAYTONA Short Track I and II on consecutive nights showing rider adaptation
Free Motorcycle Marketplace with manufacturer displays and demo rides open daily
Best Way to Experience It
Grandstands overlook the 31-degree highbanks where riders hit triple-digit speeds on both straights and corners
Daytona Supercross features Ricky Carmichael-designed course with signature tunnel jump and stadium triple section
VIP Superfan Experience grants pre-race grid access for King of the Baggers and Daytona 200
Good to Know
Children 12 and under admitted free with paying adult for Speedway racing events
Ocean Walk parking garage sits two blocks from Main Street beachfront district
Daytona International Speedway offers free parking with shuttle service during Bike Week
Early March weather typically brings daily highs around 77°F and lows around 57°F
Is This Event Right For You?
Best fit if you enjoy multi-activity motorcycle festivals — 10-day rally spanning 85th Daytona 200 at 31° banked Speedway, King of Baggers Championship, concerts, vendor expo, poker runs, beach cruising across entire Daytona Beach area.
Best fit if you value motorcycle racing heritage — 85th running of Daytona 200 since 1937, America's most prestigious motorcycle endurance race opens 2026 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship, 50th anniversary of first AMA Superbike race at Speedway.
Best fit if you like passionate fan atmosphere — 400,000-500,000 riders transform Main Street Daytona into week-long street party, boardwalk motorcycle parking, beachside gatherings, evening concerts, $45 Speedway racing admission with free street activities.
Not ideal if you prefer intimate gatherings — 500,000 attendees create packed Main Street Daytona conditions, hour-plus waits at popular bars and restaurants, traffic congestion throughout Daytona Beach and Volusia County during 10-day rally.
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